Your favorite YC composer is...

Marius and Charlie Gregson

Marius but then again, I'm slightly biased. :)

I like the music of so many people here that it's rather hard to judge and it can be hard too compare them because many of the styles are so different...

Marius but then again, I'm slightly biased.

I like the music of so many people here that it's rather hard to judge and it can be hard too compare them because many of the styles are so different...

Well I agree with you though I have a solution.

say have every composer grouped in one style and then rate who is the best.

then compare the highest number from each style and then see who is the best of the best.

greetings

Why bother though? This could very quickly become a flame war and this place isn't about who's the best, it's about learning sharing ideas. Who cares? :)

I change my vote then.

I am the best composer on the site. Period.

:w00t: :)

I have a few, in no particular order, but for different reasons...

1. The Baroque Enthusiast. I was first introduced to his/her work yesterday and fully believe it's better than mine. I hope to learn more.

2. J. Lee Graham. No further explanation necessary.

3. Invisionary. Because he has avidly sought my criticism and uses it productively. But I'm still waiting for that fugue.

I change my vote then.

I am the best composer on the site. Period.

:w00t: :)

Oh I see what was the initial problem, I humbly think that I suck at writing music..though not saying that I am the worst nor the best of the worst, but I simply consider that stimulating those who write "good" music will enhance their creational level. Any way you are right lets not make a fire out of simple "non-violent" and a little heated opinions.

the quotes are because good could be bad , and bad could be good

non-violent because at times it could create feelings of envy. We are all in the process of becoming good composers so let's keep it up :w00t:

Come on, you all know I'm the best! (Just joking).

I've heard many interesting partitures from Johannhowitzer and Verdi Lver (is it "lover" or "liver").

Over you all, I admire my brother, Ephraim. Someone else?

Because everyone is secretly hoping that someone says them.[/b]

Not really - the most popular poster stands more chance than others. In real life, the artist having the best publicity manager.

There is nothing wrong with admitting people are better than you.

"Better"? Pointless judgement. Who's view? My music would go down about as well at a punk concert as the Sex Pistols at Bayreuth. .If the aim is big selling/chart position then no pioneer will better some drossy pop-star whose musical ability is measured more by what she flashes than voice/writing.

How can the innovator (here and elsewhere) compare to those happier at re-siting what has already been done?

If you have a problem with someone saying your music sucks, you need to grow up.

You may just need to develop confidence if your efforts mean a lot to you (ie your self esteem is totally vested in what others think). But yes, music critics do this all the time so one has to acclimatise.

I'd choose a "best composer" from among those who make the best effort.

;)

I nominate my dog. Sometimes when I have nothing to say I let him type it for me on the forum...

as it happens, she's also a great composer.

good stuff, innit?

Well, whatever

I had some moments to use up....

;)

I nominate my dog. Sometimes when I have nothing to say I let him type it for me on the forum...

as it happens, she's also a great composer.

Him...she?

Does she compose music anything like Bark?

If a composer's favorite composer is not himself, then I don't think they're writing music for the right reason.

If a composer's favorite composer is not himself, then I don't think they're writing music for the right reason.

What? :huh:

I don't think *any* composer seriously views himself as his favorite. In fact, a lot of great composers thought their works were terrible!

What? :huh:

I don't think *any* composer seriously views himself as his favorite. In fact, a lot of great composers thought their works were terrible!

I never really understood that mind set. I find it hard to believe people honestly believe their music is so terrible it isn't worth anything but show it anyway. You have to at least like what you wrote to be willing to show it.

I never really understood that mind set. I find it hard to believe people honestly believe their music is so terrible it isn't worth anything but show it anyway. You have to at least like what you wrote to be willing to show it.

Well, it's like Vladimir Horowitz. Despite being an amazing pianist, he had to be pushed onto stage to play! He grew increasingly more critical of his ability to play, even though he was getting better and better.

Well, it's like Vladimir Horowitz. Despite being an amazing pianist, he had to be pushed onto stage to play! He grew increasingly more critical of his ability to play, even though he was getting better and better.

I wouldn't consider that the same as thinking you are terrible. I think it is because he knew he was good that he made himself have such high standards. Kind of like how smart kids want A's and dumb kids want d's. The better you become at something the more you expect from yourself.

Perfection itself is imperfection

I wouldn't consider that the same as thinking you are terrible. I think it is because he knew he was good that he made himself have such high standards. Kind of like how smart kids want A's and dumb kids want d's. The better you become at something the more you expect from yourself.

Perfection itself is imperfection

Horowitz wasn't worried about expectations, he didn't think he could play well anymore. He didn't know if he could play, despite being a phenominal player. I think a lot of criticism comes when a composers works are criticized as well. Prokofiev tried several times to enter the opera scene, and luck worked against him. When he finally debuted his Fiery Angel in Chicago, the crowd didn't recieve it well. That didn't stop him, however. Now, things like that did stop other composers. The riot at Stravinsky's debut of the Rite of Spring didn't stop him, but imagine how many composers would have folded in that criticism.

I've heard many interesting partitures from Johannhowitzer and Verdi Lver (is it "lover" or "liver").

:D :wub:

You're kidding me, I actually got mentioned as someone's favorite? Wow, I'm honored! I figured nobody really noticed my work among the more experienced composers, such as Nick, Nico, and Lee. Well, there you go, I'll have to keep writing now! Speaking of which, look for my first complete work for symphony orchestra (Garritan MP3 and all) in the week ahead. I've been hard at work since that last piano attempt.

OK, now back onto the topic! :P

My favorites are Nick(thoven) and Lee. Don't ask me to choose between them, they're too different stylistically. Lee, I really adored those marvelous piano dances you posted recently, and I have them on my computer. I know you posted the Finale file for one, but if it's not too much trouble, could you post the other two? I'd kinda like to learn them!

You have found a place in my heart, Johann.

I have some new pieces that I will be ready to post(both incompleted as of yet, one to be finished with shortly) that I think more people on these forums will like. There are a group of short pieces for guitar(one of which I've almost completed), and a choir and piano anthem on Psalm 8.

Yggdrasil, Congueso, Marius, Nightfly and spc1st have all written music I consider extremely good - well, just plain perfect. But to choose a favourite, I think, is impossible.

yes, spc1st pwnz.

Although... I could be slightly biased in that he wrote me a requiem sorta thingie...

:D

Tulipso, Im glad you enjoyed my music.

Thanks ! :D

I could have sworn there was a thread about the same thing over in the FFA or off topic :) *shrugs*

Anyway, my favorite(s) (can't choose just one :wub: ) are Michael (chopin), Evan Duffy, Marius and Nico.

I definitely can't pick just one...I like music from many of the composers here and oftentimes I can hear potential in a certain composer even if I am not a HUGE fan of stuff they have already written. So I have potential faves and actual faves. Then I have genre faves. It's impossible to pick one, or even two. heh.